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The Nigeria National League (NNL), has dismissed as spurious news of the spread of Diphtheria disease in Kano, the venue of its eight-team relegation play which kicks off this weekend. Read Also: NFF Constitutes Normalization Committee For Plateau State FA Shortly after the government of Kano State graciously gave the nod to host the NNL relegation play-off at the Sani …

The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC),Sola Aiyepeku has canvassed for more Tournaments in the game of Badminton for optimum development in Nigeria. Aiyepeku made the statement while talking to the media at grand finals of the 6th edition of the Lagos International Badminton Classics, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. He …

In a remarkable showcase of talent, Stanley Nwabali, currently playing for Chippa United in the South African league, demonstrated his exceptional goalkeeping skills during Nigeria’s recent victory against the AFCON host country, Cote d’Ivoire. Nwabali’s composed and confident performance not only secured a win for Nigeria but also resulted in a clean sheet. Read Also: Multi-Talented Rivers Angels Player Victoria …

Brazil Wins Bid for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The announcement was made after voting at the 74th FIFA Congress meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.       Brazil emerged victorious over the joint bid from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The Super Falcons, who were eliminated in …

Iheanacho Gives Leicester Ultimatum – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Foxes have adjusted quickly to life in the second division, recording seven wins from eight league matches, including a 1-4 win against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Sunday. Leicester …

This year’s Super-6 premiership decider of the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) will commence on Saturday, with all matches set to be beamed LIVE by Sports247. Read Also: NWFL Super 6 Premiership Playoffs Draws Announced: Schedule, Fixtures Revealed This is sequel to a collaborative agreement between Sports 247 and the NWFL organisers, who have outlined a schedule of three matches …

Emilio Nsue inspired Equatorial Guinea to their biggest win in the Africa Cup of Nations beating Guinea Bissau 4-1 to go top of Group A momentarily. Nsue scored a hat-trick; the first of the tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, as Nzalang Nacional pick up four points to remain unbeaten.     The game started slowly, before the half hour mark, Juan …

U17 AFCONQ: Golden Eaglets Need Time To Improve – Manu Garba – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Garba made these comments following their match against Burkina Faso, which ended in a goalless draw.       He argued that the team’s late preparation, cohesion and experience were lacking compared to the likes of Ghana and …

Nigeria’s amputee football national team, Special Eagles’ coach, Victor Onyekachukwu Nwenwe has promised that he and his players will return home with the continental trophy in their grasp. Read Also: NNL SUPER-8: Why Lagos Clubs Dominate Promotion Spots – Uchechukwu Ugwu The team travelled out of Lagos on Thursday to attend this year’s African Amputee Football Cup of Nations, with …

The Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro shared his insights after their 1-0 victory against AFCON host nation Ivory Coast. Captain William Troost-Ekong secured the lone goal from the penalty spot, and Peseiro shed light on the strategic brilliance that propelled Nigeria to success. “I think we played a good game; we beat a very good team. Cote d’Ivoire is …